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Product Description
The Blessed Earth wool mattress represents a revolutionary step forward in the Australian bedding industry.
They are made without metal springs, which create a harsh energy and electromagnetic field that can interfere with sleep patterns, and are wonderfully comfortable.
Wool quality:
The quality of the wool is of paramount importance in the making of a futon mattress, or any wool bedding product for that matter. It has to be Downs wool, so called because the sheep originated from the Downs region of England.
They are nuggetty sheep and grow wool that has a high micron count (it is coarse) with a natural crimp, which makes the wool springy. This is called “loft” and the greater the loft of the wool, the greater the support the mattress will provide.
A lot of the so-called Downs wool on the market has been cross-bred with other varieties and does not have the necessary loft. The wool we use is exclusively pure bred and is of exceptional quality.
The wool coming though at the moment is actually from a large WA farm that uses Bio-Dynamic preparations and no chemical sprays. That farm is not certified by Demeter. The wool is excellent quality and will make wonderful mattresses through 2010.
Mattress Freight.
Single mattresses are sent by Australia post. Mattresses king single and larger are sent by courier.
We always help subsidise freight and have set rates that are inexpensive, as follows…
For Victoria, Freight is free.
For NSW, Queensland, South Australia & Tasmania, the rates are
Single $30; King single $45; Double $60; Queen $70; King $80.
For Northern Territory and WA, the rates are
Single $40; King Single $60; Double $80; Queen $100; King $120
When ordering online please provide a mobile phone number if you have one. We prefer it if you call our representatives before ordering to discuss your needs and ensure you are making the best choice.
This product is proudly made in Australia and is certified by WOOLMARK. It carries a 5 yrar workmanship guarantee.
Slat base:
We recommend a slat base and regular airing in sunshine for softness and hygiene.
As a convenience to our customers, we offer a basic, inexpensive bed base made from natural, kiln-dried hardwood. They come in an easy to assemble kit, with no metal fasteners. They are very sturdy. Please see here for more details.
One of the great features of your wool futon is that it breathes, keeping you dry and healthy. While a slat base makes best use of this quality, it is not absolutely essential.
Keeping your futon dry:
Wool mattresses, just like their cotton counterparts, need to be kept dry. For this reason we recommend regular airing. There is no hard and fast rule on this and it comes back to using commonsense. A lot depends on the climate you live in, how much air and sunlight the room gets, etc. In a dry climate and well ventilated room, the mattress probably doesn’t need to be taken out at all. However if there is any surface dust mite activity, sunlight will kill it and generally freshens the mattress.
If you are not able to air the mattress on a regular basis by putting it in the sun, we recommend you purchase a topper which is light and easily aired. Your mattress is an important investment and when managed properly, will give many years of wonderful service. Using a topper, while by no means essential, will further extend the life of your mattress.
Construction:
Our mattresses are individually hand made to order, using only the finest, most sustainable materials available, without compromise. Each one is a masterpiece.
The covering material is a tightly woven certified organic cotton fabric, especially selected for it’s durability and softness.
The key to the long term comfort of a wool futon mattress lies in the tensioning of the tufting; that is, the process of tying the two sides together with a cord and “buttons”, which prevent tearing of the outer fabric. A queen futon, for example, requires 59 individual tuftings. For that we use a heavy duty cotton cord, rather than nylon, and hand-made fleece buttons that have been scoured to “eco” specifications. These buttons will not protrude as normal buttons can.
The American “FutonLife” magazine offers the following appraisal of the genuine all-wool futon:
“If you have ever heard the expression “sleeping on a cloud,” and you wanted to actually feel that sensation, then the all-wool futon is for you. Wool is extremely resilient and therefore provides great support. Wool is also a naturally flame retardant fibre….
Permanently crimped wool is available, and several products have been given the endorsement by the Wool Bureau to use the “Wool Mark,” the officially licensed logo, designating that the product has passed a battery of tests concerning the quality of the fibres as well as the level of fibre migration through the ticking material.
The cost of wool is high but the quality of the finished product makes it a viable and superior alternative to other materials.”
We are happy to say that the Blessed Earth Futon mattress does in fact carry the highly regarded Australian Woolmark seal of approval and the crimped wool spoken of in this excerpt is the stud white Suffolk and Dorset wool we use exclusively in our bedding products.
Another feature of the futon is that it does not contain a metal spring unit, which is subtly detrimental to the human energy field and can actually create an electro-magnetic field from electrical currents found in the home.
Some of the unique qualities of Blessed Earth wool bedding products:
Purity – Most of what bedding manufacturers call “wool”, which they use as a layer over latex or polyurethane foam, actually contains between 30% and 90% Dacron. It can also be poorer quality wools held together by a synthetic resin. This resin is quite toxic and with usage and bodily heat, the resinous fibres tend to crumble, creating lumpiness and loss of product integrity. We use only stud "White Suffolk" (Downs wool) fleeces.
House dust mites don't like wool! - This is great news for allergy sufferers. The lanoline in wool is a natural deterrent and with no crumbling resinous fibres, there is nowhere for dust mites to inhabit.
Excellent heat regulator - People often associate wool with warmth and even overheating. This may be true of cheaper, resinous or Dacron/wool blend products but not of pure fleece wool, which allows air to flow naturally and is an excellent insulator. Cool in summer, warm in winter...
Fire resistant - Wool is difficult to ignite and does not char or melt.
Excellent wicking qualities - Wool can absorb bodily moisture up to 30% of it's own weight and dissipate it naturally into the atmosphere. Your Blessed Earth wool product will do this indefinitely as long as you keep it well ventilated.
Bio-degradable - When you're finally finished with your B.E. wool product, you can use it on the compost heap!
Resilience - The wool used in Blessed Earth wool products is specially selected for it's resilience - also known as "loft" or "bounce". This quality is especially important for futons and toppers and will guarantee your bedding product's maximum performance and long life.
They are made without metal springs, which create a harsh energy and electromagnetic field that can interfere with sleep patterns, and are wonderfully comfortable.
Wool quality:
The quality of the wool is of paramount importance in the making of a futon mattress, or any wool bedding product for that matter. It has to be Downs wool, so called because the sheep originated from the Downs region of England.
They are nuggetty sheep and grow wool that has a high micron count (it is coarse) with a natural crimp, which makes the wool springy. This is called “loft” and the greater the loft of the wool, the greater the support the mattress will provide.
A lot of the so-called Downs wool on the market has been cross-bred with other varieties and does not have the necessary loft. The wool we use is exclusively pure bred and is of exceptional quality.
The wool coming though at the moment is actually from a large WA farm that uses Bio-Dynamic preparations and no chemical sprays. That farm is not certified by Demeter. The wool is excellent quality and will make wonderful mattresses through 2010.
Mattress Freight.
Single mattresses are sent by Australia post. Mattresses king single and larger are sent by courier.
We always help subsidise freight and have set rates that are inexpensive, as follows…
For Victoria, Freight is free.
For NSW, Queensland, South Australia & Tasmania, the rates are
Single $30; King single $45; Double $60; Queen $70; King $80.
For Northern Territory and WA, the rates are
Single $40; King Single $60; Double $80; Queen $100; King $120
When ordering online please provide a mobile phone number if you have one. We prefer it if you call our representatives before ordering to discuss your needs and ensure you are making the best choice.
This product is proudly made in Australia and is certified by WOOLMARK. It carries a 5 yrar workmanship guarantee.
Slat base:
We recommend a slat base and regular airing in sunshine for softness and hygiene.
As a convenience to our customers, we offer a basic, inexpensive bed base made from natural, kiln-dried hardwood. They come in an easy to assemble kit, with no metal fasteners. They are very sturdy. Please see here for more details.
One of the great features of your wool futon is that it breathes, keeping you dry and healthy. While a slat base makes best use of this quality, it is not absolutely essential.
Keeping your futon dry:
Wool mattresses, just like their cotton counterparts, need to be kept dry. For this reason we recommend regular airing. There is no hard and fast rule on this and it comes back to using commonsense. A lot depends on the climate you live in, how much air and sunlight the room gets, etc. In a dry climate and well ventilated room, the mattress probably doesn’t need to be taken out at all. However if there is any surface dust mite activity, sunlight will kill it and generally freshens the mattress.
If you are not able to air the mattress on a regular basis by putting it in the sun, we recommend you purchase a topper which is light and easily aired. Your mattress is an important investment and when managed properly, will give many years of wonderful service. Using a topper, while by no means essential, will further extend the life of your mattress.
Construction:
Our mattresses are individually hand made to order, using only the finest, most sustainable materials available, without compromise. Each one is a masterpiece.
The covering material is a tightly woven certified organic cotton fabric, especially selected for it’s durability and softness.
The key to the long term comfort of a wool futon mattress lies in the tensioning of the tufting; that is, the process of tying the two sides together with a cord and “buttons”, which prevent tearing of the outer fabric. A queen futon, for example, requires 59 individual tuftings. For that we use a heavy duty cotton cord, rather than nylon, and hand-made fleece buttons that have been scoured to “eco” specifications. These buttons will not protrude as normal buttons can.
The American “FutonLife” magazine offers the following appraisal of the genuine all-wool futon:
“If you have ever heard the expression “sleeping on a cloud,” and you wanted to actually feel that sensation, then the all-wool futon is for you. Wool is extremely resilient and therefore provides great support. Wool is also a naturally flame retardant fibre….
Permanently crimped wool is available, and several products have been given the endorsement by the Wool Bureau to use the “Wool Mark,” the officially licensed logo, designating that the product has passed a battery of tests concerning the quality of the fibres as well as the level of fibre migration through the ticking material.
The cost of wool is high but the quality of the finished product makes it a viable and superior alternative to other materials.”
We are happy to say that the Blessed Earth Futon mattress does in fact carry the highly regarded Australian Woolmark seal of approval and the crimped wool spoken of in this excerpt is the stud white Suffolk and Dorset wool we use exclusively in our bedding products.
Another feature of the futon is that it does not contain a metal spring unit, which is subtly detrimental to the human energy field and can actually create an electro-magnetic field from electrical currents found in the home.
Some of the unique qualities of Blessed Earth wool bedding products:
Purity – Most of what bedding manufacturers call “wool”, which they use as a layer over latex or polyurethane foam, actually contains between 30% and 90% Dacron. It can also be poorer quality wools held together by a synthetic resin. This resin is quite toxic and with usage and bodily heat, the resinous fibres tend to crumble, creating lumpiness and loss of product integrity. We use only stud "White Suffolk" (Downs wool) fleeces.
House dust mites don't like wool! - This is great news for allergy sufferers. The lanoline in wool is a natural deterrent and with no crumbling resinous fibres, there is nowhere for dust mites to inhabit.
Excellent heat regulator - People often associate wool with warmth and even overheating. This may be true of cheaper, resinous or Dacron/wool blend products but not of pure fleece wool, which allows air to flow naturally and is an excellent insulator. Cool in summer, warm in winter...
Fire resistant - Wool is difficult to ignite and does not char or melt.
Excellent wicking qualities - Wool can absorb bodily moisture up to 30% of it's own weight and dissipate it naturally into the atmosphere. Your Blessed Earth wool product will do this indefinitely as long as you keep it well ventilated.
Bio-degradable - When you're finally finished with your B.E. wool product, you can use it on the compost heap!
Resilience - The wool used in Blessed Earth wool products is specially selected for it's resilience - also known as "loft" or "bounce". This quality is especially important for futons and toppers and will guarantee your bedding product's maximum performance and long life.
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